The cases studied show a lively bamboo sector that is expanding, contributing to employment and economic development in rural areas of China. County variations seem to indicate alternative land use options and different degrees of industrial development among them. New demands, notably for bamboo...
Ruiz Perez, M.
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Belcher, B.
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[Comparison of bamboo production systems in six counties in China]
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Comparison of bamboo production systems in six counties in China
Many rural dwellers in tropical regions depend on non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for their livelihood and their income needs. Local markets play an important role in enabling forest-dependent households to realize a significant part of their cash income through sale of NTFP's. Increase urbani...
Ndoye, O.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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Eyebe, A.
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[The markets for non-timber forest products in the humid forest zone of Cameroon]
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The markets for non-timber forest products in the humid forest zone of Cameroon
This paper presens a preliminary results of research on benzoin in North Sumatra, Indonesia.Benzoin was studied because of its intersting management, and very little data was available on present exploitation. Benzoin is the resin of various species of Styrax trees (Styracaceae). In Sumatra Benzo...
Katz, E.
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Goloubinoff, M.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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Michon, G.
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[Experiences in benzoin resin production in Sumatra, Indonesia]
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Experiences in benzoin resin production in Sumatra, Indonesia
Ruiz Perez, M.
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Maoyi, F.
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Belcher, B.
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Xioasheng, Y.
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Mertens, B.
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Hua, L
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Jinzhong, X.
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[The socio-economic and environmental roles of bamboo in rural China]
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The socio-economic and environmental roles of bamboo in rural China
This paper discusses the assumptions underlying non-timber forest product (NTFP)-based approaches. The authors examine conservation dimensions, highlighting the differences in perceptions among different stakeholder groups about what should be conserved, and development issues, including the role...
Arnold, J.E.M.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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[The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development]
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The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development
Non-timber forest products are today being viewed as legitimate sources of livelihood for local communities. By forming associations, extractivist have achieved some success in having their rights to exploit forested areas recognised and enshrined in legislation and/or receiving increased prices ...
This paper investigates the importance of income generated from marketing selected NWFP in Central Africa., focuses on local markets in Cameroon and at the borders with the Central African Republic (CAR), equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The species considered are Irvingia spp. (bush mango nut), Cola...
Ndoye, O.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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Eyebe, A.
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[Non-timber forest products markets and potential degradation of the forest resource in Central Africa: the role of research in providing a balance between welfare improvement and forest conservation]
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Non-timber forest products markets and potential degradation of the forest resource in Central Africa: the role of research in providing a balance between welfare improvement and forest conservation
In recognition of the importance of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in both social and forest resource management terms, one of CIFOR's major projects is on "Sustainable Use and Development of Non-Timber Forest Products ". The project is aiming at a world level comparison of NTFPs-based forest...
Dewi, S.
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García Fernandez, C.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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Belcher, B.
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Angelsen, A.
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Agar, P.M. de
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Loken, A.
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Lutnaes, K.
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[Remote sensing and statistical data analysis as tools to understand forest livelihood strategies]
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Remote sensing and statistical data analysis as tools to understand forest livelihood strategies
Many rural dwellers depend on non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for their livelihood and their income needs. Increased urbanisation (as a result of rural urban migration) is an important factor that expands the size of local markets of NTFPs. This paper focuses on local markets in the humid for...
Ndoye, O.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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[The markets on non-timber forest products in the humid forest zone of Cameroon]
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The markets on non-timber forest products in the humid forest zone of Cameroon
Blas, D.E. de
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Mertens, B.
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Ruiz Perez, M.
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Cerutti, P.O.
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N'Gono, G.
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[L'exploitation forestiere au Cameroun: un laboratoire institutionnel de la sous-region?]
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L'exploitation forestiere au Cameroun: un laboratoire institutionnel de la sous-region?